HUSKY HEALTH PLANS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The HUSKY Program is the State of Connecticut’s
public health coverage program for eligible children,
parents, relative caregivers, senior citizens,
individuals with disabilities, adults without
children, and pregnant women within the income
guidelines. Children up to age 19 may qualify
regardless of family income level.

As of January 1, 2014, the HUSKY Program expanded to
include HUSKY C.

For most families and individuals, HUSKY coverage is
free or low-cost. Even families with high incomes
can get HUSKY Health benefits for children at an
unsubsidized group rate.

Connecticut residents aged 65 or older, or who are
aged 18 through 64 and who are blind, or who have
another disability, may qualify for coverage under
HUSKY C, formerly known as Medicaid for the
Aged/Blind/Disabled.

There are income and asset limits to qualify for HUSKY
C. For complete income and asset limits, allowed
deductions and what assets can be excluded, please read
the Basic Eligibility for the Aged, Blind and Disabled
publication. Net income limits (after deductions)
vary by geographic area in Connecticut.

HUSKY D

Connecticut residents aged 19 through 64, who do not
qualify for HUSKY A; who do not receive federal
Supplemental Security Income or Medicare; and who are
not pregnant, may qualify for HUSKY D (Formerly known
as Medicaid for Low-Income Adults (LIA)).

There are income limits to qualify for this program,
which vary by geographic region.

United States citizens (including naturalized
citizens and nationals of the United States) are
required by federal law to prove citizenship identity
to be eligible for HUSKY A (Medicaid)
coverage. You will be asked to prove citizenship
and identity AFTER you send in your HUSKY application
form.

The Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership
(CTBHP),
http://www.ctbhp.com, manages mental health and
substance abuse care for children and adults who have
HUSKY insurance. For more information, contact
Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership at
877-552-8247.

DENTAL CARE FOR HUSKY MEMBERS:

The Connecticut Dental Health Partnership manages
referrals to dentists for HUSKY members. Call the
Partnership, 866-420-2924, for a referral to a dental
provider who accepts Medicaid. You can also call the
Partnership to get help with appointment scheduling
for the dentist or transportation or with translation
assistance.

HEALTH CARE REFERRALS FOR HUSKY MEMBERS:

Community Health Network (CHN) of Connecticut will
refer members insured under HUSKY and Healthy Start to
health care providers. Contact CHN at
800-859-9889.